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Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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Hospitality and education boosts US job creation in August
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'
The £21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Kirstie Allsopp airlifted to hospital after fall during birthday celebrations
The TV presenter slipped and injured her leg while walking home from a beach in Devon with her family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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Ryan Jones: Unbreakable
Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...
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A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'
A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Social media 'spiral' found after sister's death
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history. Newsiline summa...
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links rea...
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Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialists says she’s seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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I'm on a mission to convince people to work less
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy. Newsil...
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New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise
Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Baby died after hospital monitor volume was too low
The coroner urged the manufacturer of alarms used at the Royal London Hospital to change the volume options. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Does salmonella come from salmon?
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the or...
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'Take care of yourself now'
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage. Newsiline summar...
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UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. Newsiline summarises...
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PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'
Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - H...
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BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news
More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one. Newsiline summarises this report...
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At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
The fire broke out in an air conditioning unit at the mother and child unit in one of Islamabad's main hospitals. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies. Newsiline summarises th...